MADERA, Calif. – Valley Children’s announced 14 new residents will be joining its pediatric residency program, affiliated with Stanford University School of Medicine. The residents matched with the program through the National Resident Matching Program and will officially begin their training in July.
The Valley Children’s Pediatric Residency Program is designed to teach the next generation of pediatricians how to become confident and skilled clinicians with a well-rounded foundation in primary care, medical education, advocacy and leadership.
“This incoming class is truly outstanding,” said Dr. Vini Vijayan, Valley Children’s Residency Program Director. “Their passion, dedication and diverse experiences will strengthen our program and enhance the care we provide to our patients and families.”
Of the 14 incoming residents, 12 are from California, including three from the Central Valley. Below is the list of incoming pediatric residents:
- Haley Bennett, DO – California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Clovis, CA
- Brandon Book, DO – California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Clovis, CA
- Joshua Carter, DO – California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Fresno, CA
- Annika Cederwall, DO – Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine; Henderson, NV
- Sofia Davis, DO – Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific; San Diego, CA
- Aysha Dhar, DO – California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Ridgecrest, CA
- Samantha Gluzinski, DO – Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University; Scottsdale, AZ
- Casey Malmis, MD – University of the East/Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine; West Covina, CA
- Andrea Martinez, DO – California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Suisun City, CA
- Danielle McNair, DO – Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University; Trabuco Canyon, CA
- Saisri Ravi, DO – Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine; Tracy, CA
- Arathi Vinod, DO – Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine – California; Roseville, CA
- Athira Vinod, DO – Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine – California; Roseville, CA
- Christopher Yee, DO – University of Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine; Sacramento, CA
In addition to the pediatric residency program, Valley Children’s announced a new class of pharmacy residents. The Pharmacy Residency and Fellowship Program at Valley Children’s provides dedicated pharmaceutical training with an emphasis on pediatrics.
“Specialized pediatric training for medical professionals at Valley Children’s is paramount to the health and wellbeing of the children living throughout Central California,” said Dr. Melissa Chase, Pharmacy Residency Director. “Our residency training programs continue forward with our longstanding goal to train, and retain, highly qualified medical professionals who will provide care for our specialized population.”
Here is the list of incoming pharmacy residents:
- Alicia Nguyen, Pharm.D, PGY1 – University of the Pacific, Thomas J Long School of Pharmacy; San Jose, CA
- Tiffany Nguyen, Pharm.D, PGY1 – California Northstate University College of Pharmacy; Fresno, CA
- Timothy Nguyen, Pharm.D, PGY1 – UC Irvine School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences; Tustin, CA
- Cadence Wong, Pharm.D, PGY1 – UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences; Granada Hills, CA
- Timothy Glenn, Pharm.D PGY2 – Loma Linda University; Mira Loma, CA
Valley Children’s has trained thousands of residents over the past four decades as an active participant in medical education.
“I’m incredibly energized by this group. Watching them grow into skilled clinicians and thoughtful leaders will be inspiring! They represent the very best of what’s ahead for pediatrics,” Dr. Vijayan said.
To learn more about the pediatric residency program at Valley Children’s, click here.
To learn more about the pharmacy residency program, click here.
